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Please note: All meetings are open to SETC convention attendees.
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10:30AM-11:50AM
State Room |
Undergraduate Design Education...Can We Help?
(an U/RTA discussion for and with teachers)
Presenter: Sara Falconer (U/RTA)
Faculty from U/RTA training programs examine the skills and competencies an undergrad should acquire
before moving into professional training.
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10:30AM-11:50AM
Fayette |
How to Become a Writer or Editorial Board Member for
Southern Theatre, SETC's Popular Magazine
Presiders: Rochelle Elman (U of West Georgia),
Deanna Thompson (SETC Publications Editor)
This meeting will provide general information on Southern Theatre magazine, including types of stories
sought, submission methods, and qualifications to become an editorial board member. Participants are
encouraged to bring story ideas with them to the meeting.
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10:45AM-10:00PM
Rialto Theatre |
Secondary School Festival Schedule
Presider: B. Dwayne Craft (Bob Jones HS)
Adjudicators: Jeff Ingman (Fairmont State College)
| Orientation: |
| 11:00AM-11:30AM |
For directors of Friday's plays |
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| Rehearsals: |
| 1:00PM |
Alabama |
| 1:30PM |
Florida |
| 2:00PM |
Georgia |
| 2:30PM |
Kentucky |
| 3:00PM |
Mississippi |
| Free Shuttle Available. |
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| Performances: |
| 5:00PM |
Alabama |
| 6:00PM |
Florida |
| 7:00PM |
Georgia |
| 8:00PM |
Kentucky |
| 9:00PM |
Mississippi |
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NOON-12:50PM
Directors |
Five Elements for Character Development
Presenter: Robert Dillon (Southeast Missouri State U)
A method of characterization-physicalization using five sets of body center, attitude-posture, breathing style,
and style of movement, based on Eastern traditions of the so called five Elements of Earth-stability,
water-reactivity, fire-aggression, Wind-volatility, and void-creative potential.
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NOON-12:50PM
Cherokee |
A Brief Overview of Costume Project Resources
Sponsored by U.S.I.T.T.'s Costume Commission
Presenter: Sherry Harper-McCombs (Dickinson College)
This panel will describe some of the many projects sponsored by U.S.I.T.T.'s Costume Commission and how
you can get involved and take advantage of them.
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NOON-12:50PM
Dekalb |
Buying a New Light Board
Presenter: John Hartness (Barbizon Lighting)
There are a lot of questions when it comes to buying a new light board. We'll look at what boards
are good for what venues and how to go about purchasing the right board for your facility.
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NOON-12:50PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Fringe Festival: "SKINNY" by Orianna
Presenters: Orianna Rhema Productions, Orangeburg, SC
Follow a group of characters through an interactive solo performance that destroys the myths we
have concerning size.
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NOON-12:50PM
Cobb |
Imagery in Action: How Thought Creates Truthful Human Behavior
Presenter: Marc Durso (ActTrue, Inc.)
Workshop in the Hagen Ten Object Exercises and Imagery in Action as applied to professional acting environment.
How imagery creates truthful human behavior in the camera closeup environment.
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NOON-12:50PM
Henry |
Musical Theatre Audition
Presenter: Dave Clemmons (Dave Clemmons Casting)
Attention high school students and teachers! An overview of the musical theatre training programs...
those you know about, those you don't...those hidden gems.
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NOON-12:50PM
Gwinnett |
Nail That Audition
Presenter: Hardy Koenig, Betsey Baun (SETC Central Office)
A special workshop session to inform those interested in bringing the master class to their site and/or
inform those on what we are looking for as SETC builds a small core of qualified presenters.
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NOON-12:50PM
Embassy |
Publications Committee Meeting
Presiders: Rochelle Elman (University of West Georgia),
Deanna Thompson (SETC Publications Editor)
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NOON-12:50PM
Carter |
Raising the Iron Curtain
Presenter: Ruth Hale (U of Alabama)
Raising The Iron curtain- A look at 40 years of musical theatre in the German Democratic Republic and
an introduction to a potpourri of diverse and comical German Democratic Republic Musicals.
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NOON-12:50PM
State |
Stage Management Basics: SMs and ASMs
Presenters: A.Lynn Lockrow (Auburn U), Julie Richardson
(AEA Professional Stage Manager)
A discussion of the basic characteristics that make good Stage Managers and ASMs, and their relationship to one.
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NOON-12:50PM
Club |
Tramps, Whores, and Dykes: A Woman's Survival Guide to
Surviving Discrimination in Academia
Presenters: Rhonda Shook (Louisiana State U-Alexandria),
Dawn Larsen (Volunteer State Community College)
This presentation/panel discussion will address issues for women in academia including: promotion & tenure,
negotiation (salary & power), career/family, interviewing & fundamental perception of women in academia.
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NOON-12:50PM
Fayette |
A Vision for Christian University Theatre: What Is Our Purpose?
Presenter: Kari Hatfield (Anderson U)
What are Christian universities doing to prepare students to make an impact in the theatre?
What is our focus now, what has it been in the past, and should it change for the future? Let's discuss.
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NOON-12:50PM
Cabinet |
We're Going To The Zoo: A Creative Drama Lesson
Presider: Dan Davis, Jr. (U of Central Florida)
Join the fun at the zoo! This creative drama exercise is based on the bear books of Eric Carle.
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12:00PM-12:30PM
Grand Ballroom West |
Professional Division Meeting
Presider: Jon Moses (Riverside Theatre)
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1:00PM-2:20PM
Crystal Ballroom |
SETC Luncheon Hosted by the Ten State Theatre Organizations of
the Southeast
Presider: Steve Bayless (Gibbs Senior HS)
Door Prizes. Everyone is welcome.
Purchase tickets with SETC Pre-Registration. $16.00 all inclusive.
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2:00PM-4:30PM
Madison |
Design/Tech Review/Interviews
Presider: Don Wolfe (Wake Forest U)
For graduate school Interviews: Design/Technical registered applicants.
| 2:00PM-2:30PM |
Professor Check-in/Briefing
Student Check-in/Briefing |
| 2:30PM-4:30PM |
Design/Tech Portfolio Review |
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2:30PM-4:00PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Keynote Presentation - Making Theatre
Presider: David Thompson (SETC President-Elect, Agnes Scott College)
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TOM KEY - Actor, Director, Playwright and Executive Artistic
Director for Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta |
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4:00PM-5:00PM
Grand Ballroom East |
Fringe Festival: "A PLAY ON WORDS"
Presenters: Atlanta Worskshop Players, Alpharetta, GA
A zany new musical filled with humor, touching moments and audience participation. Three disgruntled
students struggle to finish book reports when characters jump off the pages and take them on an
adventure through literature.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Directors |
Acting for the Dancer
Presenter: Kurt Gerard Heinlein (Missouri State U)
Participatory session will assist intermediate and advanced dancers in discovering a process that
releases tension and self-awareness and allows for honest characterization in performance.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Carter |
Adapting Molière's Musical Theatre Works in the 21st Century
Presenter: Raphael Crystal (U of Alabama)
A discussion of Molière's "comedie-ballet" form, and how the presenter has adapted The Hypochondriac
and The Bourgeois Gentleman for contemporary performance.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Newton |
As a Man Thinketh, So He IS. Proverbial Acting: Using Scripture
to Access Believability
Presenter: Ursula Robinson (South Carolina State U, Orianna Rhema Productions)
Actors are always looking for ways to achieve believability in their work. Using select scriptures, we will
introduce a new avenue of access to believability. Bring prepared monologues or scenes.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Grand Salon D |
Bartenieff Fundamentals and Developmental Movement for the Actor
Presenter: Jennifer Mizenko (U of Mississippi)
A brief introduction to Barenieff Fundamentals and Developmental Movement for actors.
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10:30AM-11:50AM
Cherokee |
Classical Greek Text: Touch and Vocal Impluse
Presenter: Sheila Gordon (Missouri State U)
This workshop will introduce participants to the world of impulse, trust and release during
performance of the Greek monologue. Inspired by the work of Sergei Ostrenko.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Fayette |
Dramarama -- Drama Ministry
Presider: Patrick Gagliano (Newberry College), Melanie C. Hendricks
(LISW-CP, ACSW* DRAMARAMA Mental Health Consultant/Seminar Director)
Dramarama is an intensive summer day camp designed to motivate, educate and encourage youth, teaching
communication, conflict resolution, and life skills through drama and group discussion seminars.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Cobb |
Filigree on Velour for Stage Draperies and Costumes
Presenters: John Saari (Sculptural Arts Coating), Chesapeake Westveer
and Danielle MacMonagle (Greensboro College)
The process, tools, materials, and techniques for painting "Bibienna Like" decorations on Large Stage Velour
and Pile Fabrics is demonstrated and explored for costumers and scenic artists.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
State |
Marketing Your Play
Presenter: Nancy Gall-Clayton (Playwright)
Get the skinny on how and where to submit your play and what rejections really mean, plus share your
own successes with others.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Dekalb |
National Alpha Psi Omega/Delta Psi Omega Meeting
Presiders: Teresa Choate (Kean U), Frankie Day (North Carolina A&T State U), Bret Jones (East Central)
Annual meeting of the National Honor Society Alpha Psi Omega and Delta Psi Omega. It is open to all
members, sponsors, and others interested in re-activating or starting a chapter. Refreshments will be served.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Forsythe |
Secondary School Division Meeting
Presider: Rick Adams (Westminster Christian School)
Annual meeting of secondary school teachers.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Clayton |
Teaching Scene Study: New Approaches
Presenter: Tracey Moore (Florida International U)
This workshop for acting instructors and directors offers new ways to teach scene study that will
activate student imagination, create shared partner history, and develop personalization.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Council |
Theatre Symposium Interest Meeting
Presiders: Scott Phillips (Auburn U), Jay Malarcher (West Virginia U)
Meeting for all those interested in the organization and publication of Theatre Symposium, the Journal
of the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Club |
The Underdog's Theatre: Theatre Created for (and Changed by) the Forgotten
Presenters: Julie Phillips, Stephanie Dean, Jenna Neilsen and Lauren
White (Virginia Commonwealth U)
What do peasants, prisoners of war, immigrants, and the homeless have in common? They are all least likely to
impact theatre. Yet, our panel participants have found underdogs who did just that.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Cabinet |
Who Needs Theory?
An exploration of the relationship between theory and practice
in connection to decision- making in all areas of the production process.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Rockdale |
Wired and Wireless Microphone Technique for Theater
Presenter: David Mendez (Shure Incorporated)
This session will cover basic microphone techniques as they pertain to theater applications. Wireless
microphone troubleshooting tips will also be covered.
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4:00PM-5:20PM
Gwinnett |
You Can Act and Eat: Auditions and More with Pat Cronin
Presenter: Patrick Cronin (East Tennessee State U)
From an overall view of the "biz", how to become a working actor.
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5:30PM-7:00PM
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State Meetings & Reception
DON’T MISS YOUR STATE'S MEETING (5:30-6:15PM)
Check out what your state theatre association does!
States will hold separate meetings followed by a combined reception in Crystal Ballroom (6:15PM-7:00PM)
Hors d’Oeuvres & Cash Bar
| State |
Alabama State Meeting
Presiders: Michael Howley |
| Clayton |
Florida State Meeting
Presiders: Steve Bayless |
| Gwinnett |
Georgia State Meeting
Presiders: Duke Guthrie |
| Dekalb |
Kentucky State Meeting
Presiders: Jane Dewey |
| Fayette |
Mississippi State Meeting
Presiders: Sam Sparks |
| Rockdale |
North Carolina State Meeting
Presiders: John Hartness |
| Board |
South Carolina State Meeting
Presiders: Leslie Dellinger |
| Cobb |
Tennessee State Meeting
Presiders: Melissa Shafer |
| Henry |
Virginia State Meeting
Presiders: William Kershner |
| Forsythe |
West Virginia State Meeting
Presiders: Larry Reed |
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6:00PM-8:00PM
Grand Salon D |
Dance Callbacks and Dancer-Only Auditions
Presider: Barbara Hartwig (SETC Choreographer)
Actors called back by companies learn & present dance routines.
Dancer-Only applicants also perform.
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7:00PM-9:00PM
Clayton |
Staged Reading of Two Body Problems by Don LaPlant, 2007
Charles M. Getchell New Play Winner
Critique Following Reading.
Presider: Kenn Stilson (Southeast Missouri State U)
Respondents: Lisa Soland (Florida Clayton State U), Kenn Stilson (Southeast Missouri State U)
Director: Robert W. Dillon Jr. (Southeast Missouri State U)
A staged reading of Two Body Problems by Don LaPlant, the 2007 Charles M. Getchell New Play
Competition winner. All are welcome! The critique the play by a selected panel includes and encourages
audience discussion and feedback.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Gwinnett |
Christian in Theatre Arts Networking Session
Presider: R. Cliff Thompson (Freed Hardeman U)
Celebrating its 17th year, CITA is a national networking organization for believer artists. Learn what
the organization has to offer. Visit old friends, make new ones.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Directors |
Copyright Crash Course
Presenter: Douglas Rand (PlayScripts, Inc)
What are intellectual property, public domain, and fair use? This workshop will cover the full range of
copyrighted-related issues faced by theatre teachers and students every day.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Newton |
Dynamic Shakespeare: A Physical Approach to Understanding and
Performing Shakespeare's Texts
Presenter: Michael Mauldin (Cleveland State U)
This workshop explores a physical approach to interpreting and performing Shakespeare's texts. Sound and
movement are combined with Laban systems to free the actor's emotional imagination.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Fayette |
Managing Conflict in Theatre
Presenters: Jesse Bates (Alabama School Fine Arts),
Mary Lynn Bates (Lawyer), Shawn Bates (Georgetown U)
How to use the mediation process to resolve disputes in theatre, the difference between mediation and
arbitration, and dispute resolution in standard theatre contracts.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Club |
Mentioning the Unmentionable: Discussing Physicality in the
University Actor Training Program.
Presenters: Kurt Gerard Heinlein, Sheila Gordon and CJ Maples
(Missouri State), Nick Erickson (Louisiana State U), David Long (St. Edwards U), Robert Westenberg (Drury U)
This participatory discussion will cover the logistics of discussing physicality in a manner that encourages
a personal understanding of industry type and psychological well-being.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Dekalb |
Moving Into Now: Exploring Presence Through Movement
Presenter: Teresa Lee (Appalachian State U)
Being in "the now" is one of the greatest challenges for the actor. Participants will explore becoming more
fully present in the moment through movement based in principles of the Alexander Technique.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
State |
Open Forum for Teachers of Playwriting
Presenter: Doug Grissom (U of Virginia), Stephen Hancock (U of Memphis),
Paul Castagno (U of North Carolina Wilmington)
An overview of the process of teaching playwriting, for new and experienced teachers. Discussion of various
teaching methods with emphasis on sharing new playwriting exercises.
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7:00PM-8:20PM
Cherokee |
So You Want to Build a Swimming Pool on Stage?
Presenter: Christian Boy and Michael Driggers (Berry College)
Discussion of both the creation of a 10,000 gallon swimming pool on a 3/4 thrust stage and the scenery
built in the water.
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